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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 06, 1955

Page

14

Esquesing Reeve Hosts Dinner for 1084 Council Members

Esquesing township held a dinner at the McGibbon House for the last 1084 council meeting era. Reeve Wilfred Bird presided as host with former clerk Isade Bennett and solicitor LeRoy Dale QC among those present. Deputy Reeve Walter Linham and several councillors attended along with staff including Clerk-Treasurer KC Lindsay and road foreman William Townsend.

Wilfred Bird McGibbon Bird Isade Bennett LeRoy Dale Jack Fie Bank ‘of Commerce Walter’Linham George Currie Spencer Wilson Campbell Sinclair Arthur “Benton KC. Lindsay William Townsend Hig Hob Lindsay Herb Roshier Sam Mileham

Getting Started: Young Farmers Discuss Credit Paths

The forum cites fathers as the main initial credit source for new farmers. Other options listed include mortgages, private lenders, Veterans Loan Act, Junior Farmers Loans, Bank Loans, Canadian Farm Loan Board, Farm Improvement Loans, and credit unions. Suggestions to cut costs include renting a farm, custom work, gradual stock buildup, and cooperative use of equipment.

Onstartio Canadian Farm Loan Board Waverley Forum Simcor

Annual Christmas Concerts Delight Ligny and Dufferin Schools

December 13 crowds packed Ligny school for the annual Christmas concert with praise for Pupils and teacher James Watson and for Dufferin school performers under B Stephenson. Several local families hosted Christmas guests from Toronto Hamilton St Catharines and Guelph alongside other towns. Season's greetings to all readers.

Ligny James~ Watson B. Stephenson Dufferin School Jon C. E. Davenport Martin Arthur Davenport Jimmy Vern Cole David Guelph Mel Zimmeran Dundas Flintoff Toronto St. Catharines Edgar Howden J. J. Kennedy Pearl Marie Thos. _Kennedy Ilton Verwey Misa Wilma Wehoven Herbert. Verwey Milton E. Davenport

Christmas Gifts To Children’s Aid Of Halton County

The Children’s Aid Society of Halton County received substantial cash donations and gifts of toys clothing and food during Christmas. Fourteen food hampers were distributed to families in need across the area. The Society thanks all organizations and individuals for their generosity and the spirit of goodwill. Canada has 42956 miles of railroad track.

Children's Aid Society Halton

Women delegates at Ontario farm conventions discuss markets

Ginger Farm diary notes a surge of farm meetings across Ontario as delegates, including women, discuss dairy, markets, and farm legislation. The author reflects on winter life, the shift from a shut-in season to active forums, and the evolving role of farming as a big business.

Ontario Federation of Agriculture Farmer's Union Bessie Mary Tve Henry Heniry

Wedding at Rockwood United Church in Winter

Shirley Irene McDonald and Stanley Charles Hartis united in marriage at Rockwood United Church. Rev. J. Bits officiated as guests from Milton Guelph Hamilton Palmerston and Rockwood attended. The bride wore a satin gown with imported French lace and carried deep red rosettes. Reception followed in the church hall.

Rockwood United Shirley Irene McDonald Stanley Charles Hartis Stewart McDonald Rockwood Harris Rev J. Bits Milton Guelph Hamilton Palmerston Maxwell Norris Gordon Harris Russe McDonald Usher Lambert Martin Bauer Niagara Falls New Jersey Pennsylvania New York City Harria

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